9. Neem
Neem has been used by Indians for a number of years because of its benefits. It boasts the immune system, makes the liver to function effectively, detoxifies the blood, promotes effective circulation of blood and improves the digestive system. It is used to treat various infections including being used as antibacterial, antiviral, antiseptic, anti-fungal and spermicidal where it’s used as a birth control.
The tree of neem is used for making natural medicines. Almost all the parts of the tree have a medicinal use. For instance, the leaves are used to treat various ailments including leprosy, eye infections, stomach upset, ulcers and diabetes. The bark is used for malaria treatment, skin diseases, stomach and intestinal ulcers. The flower is used to treat intestinal worms and the fruit for treatment of urinary tract infections.
It’s also known as a treatment for malaria and diabetes. Today, it is recognized because of its antiseptic properties. It’s proved that it helps in skin infections, septic sores, and infected burns. The leaves are also used to treat boils, ulcers, and eczema. The oil is used for treating skin infections such as scrofula and indolent ulcers. As an antibacterial, it is known to suppress various bacteria including Staphylococcus aureus which is the major cause of food poisoning and salmonella typhosa which causes typhoid.
Furthermore, it is suitable for use to prevent the oral infections that are associated with cavities, gingivitis and other gum diseases. This is due to the fact that it has very strong antibacterial proprieties. There are many neem products that are targeted to those who want to use it. For skin infections, you can use cosmetics and skin care products that have neem to prevent skin infections. You can also take neem tablets to assist removing toxins in the body and other parasites. However, you need to consult your doctor before using the tablets.